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Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by DickDastardly(m): 12:18pm On Apr 24, 2016
The influential Congolese music star Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast, media reports say.
Video from the concert shows the artist, who was 66, slumped on the floor as dancers continue to perform, unaware of what is happening.
French broadcaster France 24 confirmed the death, quoting his manager.
On the African music scene since 1969, Papa Wemba won a world music following with his "rumba rock".
He inspired a cult movement known as the Sapeurs whose members, young men, spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes.

In 2004, he was convicted in France of a role in an illegal immigration racket and spent three months in prison.
He remained one of Africa's most popular musicians.

Source:

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-36123214

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by DickDastardly(m): 12:22pm On Apr 24, 2016
Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, commonly known as Papa Wemba (June 14, 1949 - April 24, 2016), was a Congolese musician, known for working in the Congolese rumba (later known as soukous) genre.
He was one of Africa's most popular musicians of the period and prominent in world music. He has been dubbed the "King of Rumba".
[1] He suffered a seizure while performing in Abidjan, Ivory Coast and died on 24 April 2016.[2]

Wikipedia

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by queenoflafia(f): 12:29pm On Apr 24, 2016
May his soul rest in peace.

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by DickDastardly(m): 12:30pm On Apr 24, 2016
This great guy influenced the music of the likes of FALLY IPUPA. What a loss. undecided RIP Man!


Lalasticlala , mynd44, seun lets pay papa wemba his last dues cry

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by fulaniHERDSman(m): 12:33pm On Apr 24, 2016
Africa lost something here o. Some great guy. Rip.
No appology to the indomie generation tongue

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by bigFOOTcaveMAN(m): 12:41pm On Apr 24, 2016
A man of great musical influence. Rip Sire!
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by chiwetaluAGU(m): 12:48pm On Apr 24, 2016
Dike anaaaa!

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by brunofarad(m): 1:06pm On Apr 24, 2016
Tragic


A greAt icon he was
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by Icecomrade: 1:08pm On Apr 24, 2016
Sad
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by rawtouch: 1:09pm On Apr 24, 2016
may his soul he granted eternal rest
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by Nobody: 1:09pm On Apr 24, 2016
HMM
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by frozenSun(m): 1:09pm On Apr 24, 2016
Weldone sir.

Thanks for contributing to the world.

Another legend has died in my lifetime.

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by Nobody: 1:09pm On Apr 24, 2016
Collapsed on stage.


That is sad news.




Anyways...




DrabeeyWasHere
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by Jamiubond009(m): 1:10pm On Apr 24, 2016
Abeg I dey find orphanage wey dey admit children wey don pass 30 years.dis '' changi'' don weaken my immunity. cry

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by UIA04(f): 1:10pm On Apr 24, 2016
First Prince now papa wemba
Sad news
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by AceRoyal: 1:10pm On Apr 24, 2016
Another music icon/legend gone.
Sad times for Music,too many icons leaving us.

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by bright007(f): 1:10pm On Apr 24, 2016
He died in active service. R.I.P to him

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by Akaraiwe(m): 1:10pm On Apr 24, 2016
Sans papier....Forever in our minds.
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by DickDastardly(m): 1:11pm On Apr 24, 2016
Jamiubond009:
Abeg I dey find orphanage wey dey admit children wey don pass 30 years.dis '' changi'' don weaken my immunity. cry
grin cheesy grin cheesy
Sai baba!

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by Pavore9: 1:11pm On Apr 24, 2016
It is turn by turn. May he rest in peace.
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by TPAND(f): 1:11pm On Apr 24, 2016
One of the few legends of African Music.

RIP papa Wemba

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by ritababe(f): 1:11pm On Apr 24, 2016
RIP wemba
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by MrHenri: 1:11pm On Apr 24, 2016
But why must bbc use his past criminal acts to publicise his death. White always find a ways to talk bad about Africans.

RIP papa wemba.

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by 4nobody4every1: 1:13pm On Apr 24, 2016
sad
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by shamecurls(m): 1:13pm On Apr 24, 2016
[size=18pt]إِنَّا للهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ‎[/size]

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by peeparty(m): 1:13pm On Apr 24, 2016
R. I. P
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by VIPERVENOM(m): 1:14pm On Apr 24, 2016
R.I.P. I still listen to his music

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by DickDastardly(m): 1:14pm On Apr 24, 2016
MrHenri:
But why must bbc use his past criminal acts to publicise his death. White always find a ways to talk bad about Africans.

RIP papa wemba.
I tire o undecided

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by oludavis123: 1:14pm On Apr 24, 2016
This life is damn too short. If you av not repented of ur sins pls do before it's too late and if you have, don't look back.......


At the cross you knelt and were converted
Jesus saved your soul that happy day
Now that he has lead you from the broad road
Never leave the straight and narrow way

Chorus:
Don't turn around to the things you left behind
All those bridges you burned don't try to find
Set your face like a flint and walk right into the promise land
Don't turn around to the things you left behind

Gone the glee and glitter of the old life
It could never really satisfy
Now in Christ your blessings can't be numbered
His is such a bontiful supply

Someday you will reach the gate of heaven
And your race on earth will then be run
There with Jesus you will live forever
In the happy land that needs no sun

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Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by 9jatatafo(m): 1:16pm On Apr 24, 2016
A legend is lost
Re: Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage. by burninghaven: 1:16pm On Apr 24, 2016
Rip.
this is what happens when one fails to retire from youthful ventures, he ought not to be on stage performing at 66.
I just hope Charlie boy and others will learn from this terrible event.

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